Program Officer - *AMENDMENT TO CLOSING DATE

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Intent of the process

Un bassin de candidat(e)s partiellement ou pleinement qualifié(e)s pourrait être établi et servir à combler des postes similaires ou identiques à Relations Couronne-Autochtones et Affaires du Nord (RCAANC) et Services aux Autochtones Canada. Le profil ou les exigences linguistiques (français essentiel, anglais essentiel, BBB/BBB) ainsi que la durée (déterminée ou indéterminée) et (ou) la cote de sécurité (fiabilité ou secret) pourraient varier selon le poste.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION :

Diploma from a post-secondary institution in a field relevant to the work to be performed.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE :

Significant* and recent** experience in reviewing and assessing complex proposals such as business or procurement plans or economic development proposals.

Significant* and recent** experience in providing economic and/or business advice to stakeholders and or other government organizations.

Significant* and recent** experience in providing advice and recommendations to senior management (such as directors and above) through correspondence, briefings and/or reports.

DEFINITIONS :

*Significant experience is understood to mean the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of various, complex related activities which are normally acquired over a minimum full-time period of (2) years. The amount, the complexity and the diversity of activities, as well as the autonomy level will be taken into consideration.

**Recent experience is defined as experience acquired within the last (5) years.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE :

Knowledge of the Government of Canada’s priorities addressing Indigenous issues, including how the Government of Canada is working to advance reconciliation and renew a nation-to-nation relationship with Indigenous peoples, based on recognition of rights, respect, cooperation and partnership.

Knowledge to assess business Indigenous participation in procurement planning and/or economic development proposals.

Knowledge of Indigenous Services Canada/ Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada’s economic development programs supporting Indigenous organizations, communities and businesses.

ABILITIES :

Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage tight deadlines.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to work effectively independently and with others.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES :

Adaptability.

Judgement.

Interpersonal skills.

Showing initiative and being action oriented.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION :

University degree in business, administration, economics and other related fields, or an acceptable combination of a university degree and significant experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE :

Experience in engaging stakeholders on advancing Indigenous interest in emerging economic/procurement /business development opportunities.

Experience working with Indigenous communities, businesses and economic development organizations to implement economic development programs.

CURRENT AND/OR FUTURE ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS :

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one (1) of the designated employment equity groups, under the Employment Equity Act, women, Indigenous peoples, members of a visible minority group and persons with disabilities.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

Willingness and ability to travel occasionally (including remote locations).

Willingness and ability to work overtime.

Must hold a valid driver’s license.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application.

Please note that asset qualifications may be used at the screening stage or any stage during the process.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used on the assessment of qualifications. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.